Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Akureyri, Iceland

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Akureyri...

Akureyri is a coastal city in Iceland. It is a fairly dense city close to the ocean with a population of 17693 people. The water temperature around Akureyri changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 0.5°C (33°F) in March up to 10.2°C (50.3°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 5°C (41°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Akureyri is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Akureyri?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Akureyri is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are located in proximity to Akureyri. A spot, which is not too far away, is Vik, which is more than 159.5km (99.1miles) away from Akureyri. Click here for more information on Vik and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try surfing Grindavik Antenas, which is approximately 184.7km (114.7miles) away from Akureyri. Another fun surfspot is Grindavik Antenas, located approximately 184.7km (114.7miles) from Akureyri.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

Not too many beaches are located in close proximity to Akureyri. The next good one is Thurso, which is more than 717.8km (445.8miles) away from Akureyri. If you have some extra time, you can also try Tramore Beach, which is approximately 827.2km (513.8miles) away from Akureyri.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Akureyri?

The sea temperature around Akureyri is very cold, reaching up to 10°C (50°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Akureyri. However, during February, March, and April, temperatures drop down to nearly 1°C (33°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Akureyri?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (33-42°F) during February, March, and April. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during June, July, and August when temperatures go up to 5 to 10°C (41-50°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Akureyri: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Akureyri...

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